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Misha Piggott

Misha Piggott

Chelmsford

Summary

Accomplished HR Manager with over 12 years of experience in the engineering and technology sectors, including dynamic start-up and high-growth environments. Skilled in talent acquisition, employee relations, organisational development and capability building, and change management. Extensive experience supporting global teams and managing HR operations across multiple countries, including the UK, China, Europe, and Canada. Proven ability to align HR strategies with business goals and foster high-performance cultures within global organisations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

HR Manager

Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd
05.2022 - 06.2025
  • Partnered with senior leadership to develop and implement people strategies aligned with business goals and growth plans.
  • Led end-to-end talent acquisition for technical and commercial roles, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate quality.
  • Designed and implemented scalable HR processes for onboarding, performance management, and learning & development.
  • Built and embedded organisational capabilities to support business transformation and future talent needs.
  • Advised line managers on complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with employment law and company policy.
  • Drove culture initiatives to support engagement, values alignment, and high-performance team environments.
  • Managed change projects, including restructures, system and workflow implementations, with clear communication and risk mitigation.
  • Designed and delivered leadership development programs to build management and leadership capability.
  • Used data and analytics to identify trends, shape workforce planning, and inform strategic decisions.
  • Oversaw monthly payroll operations for both UK and China, and adhoc EOR arrangements ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
  • Developed and implemented core HR policies and procedures from the ground up to support organisational scalability.
  • Led the setup of a legal entity in China, managing regulatory requirements, HR systems, and infrastructure.
  • Successfully transferred and onboarded employees into the new China entity, ensuring seamless transitions and compliance.
  • Supported talent acquisition efforts and scaled the team by 133% over three years, growing headcount from 30 to 70.
  • Achieved a 97% Response rate and 81% Satisfaction rate on the Employee Engagement survey up 35 percentage points after implementing HR strategies.
  • Reduced time-to-hire by 50% through streamlined recruitment processes and improved candidate sourcing strategies.
  • Updated company's HRIS system to optimise data access and reporting capabilities.
  • Coordinated employee engagement initiatives for improved staff morale.
  • Developed new onboarding programme to speed up employee productivity.
  • Maintained open communication channels with employees, fostered trust within teams.
  • Led change management initiatives for smoother transitions.

HR Manager

Acturis Group
03.2020 - 05.2022
  • As the Company’s first HR Manager, I was responsible for formally establishing the HR function across the Acturis Group and its subsidiaries, supporting a workforce of approximately 600 employees across multiple sites in Europe and three Canadian provinces.
  • I managed a small but growing HR team, including hiring a Talent Acquisition Partner to support business expansion.
  • Developed and embedded core HR infrastructure, policies, and systems from the ground up.
  • Implemented a new payroll system and integrated a Human Resource Information System (HRIS).
  • Designed and launched a comprehensive Line Manager Toolkit, and provided coaching and mentoring to enhance leadership capability.
  • Advised on complex employee relations issues and ensured compliance with employment law across jurisdictions.
  • Led internal communications and engagement strategy, introducing initiatives such as a quarterly HR newsletter, virtual town halls, and regular company updates.
  • Supported international expansion through M&A activity, including due diligence and employee transfers in Canada.
  • Managed annual remuneration processes, including salary reviews, bonuses, and share option awards.
  • Collected and analysed HR data to align strategy with business needs and workforce trends.
  • Played a key role in navigating the business through the COVID-19 pandemic, including policy development, furlough schemes, and workforce support planning.
  • Reduced time-to-hire by 30% through streamlined recruitment processes.
  • Introduced exit and stay interviews, identifying drivers of turnover and launching initiatives to boost retention.
  • Launched L&D programmes that supported internal career growth and capability development.
  • Ensured full compliance with all relevant employment laws and HR regulations.

HR Business Partner

Mitsui O.S.K Lines
06.2014 - 03.2020
  • As an HR Business Partner for the MOL Group, I collaborated closely with subsidiary companies and senior stakeholders to align HR strategies with business goals.
  • I led talent acquisition, organisational development, and complex change initiatives including restructures, redundancies, TUPE, and international secondments.
  • I implemented performance management systems and engagement programmes, streamlined HR processes across the group and managed UK payroll.
  • I also supported with the implementation of HR systems and successfully delivered HR proposals to the Board, achieving zero audit observations and enhancing team capability through coaching and mentoring.

HR Assistant

Liberum Capital Ltd
London
01.2014 - 06.2014

HR Assistant

HR
London
09.2013 - 01.2014

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management

London Metropolitan University
09.2010 - 06.2013

Diploma of Higher Education - Human Resources

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
United Kingdom
06.2016 - 05.2017

Skills

  • Strategic HR Business Partnering
  • Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning
  • Employee Relations
  • Organisational Development and Design
  • Leadership and Capability Development
  • Performance Management and Succession Planning
  • Change and Transformation Management
  • Culture Building and Transformation
  • HR Strategy Alignment with Organisational Objectives
  • HRIS System Implementation (BambooHR, Moorepay, ADP, SAP, Cornerstone, e-days, Teamseer)
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Process and Workflow Implementation
  • Employee Engagement
  • Onboarding Process Execution
  • HR Policy Implementation
  • Payroll management

Certification

Level 5 CIPD Diploma in Human Resource Management, Acacia Learning (in Partnership with Birkbeck University), 01/01/16

Accomplishments

    Company Values Award for Teamwork 2025

    Company Values Award for Executing Excellence 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HR Manager

Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd
05.2022 - 06.2025

HR Manager

Acturis Group
03.2020 - 05.2022

Diploma of Higher Education - Human Resources

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
06.2016 - 05.2017

HR Business Partner

Mitsui O.S.K Lines
06.2014 - 03.2020

HR Assistant

Liberum Capital Ltd
01.2014 - 06.2014

HR Assistant

HR
09.2013 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management

London Metropolitan University
09.2010 - 06.2013

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